President/Chief Executive Officer
ASI Federal Credit Union
New Orleans, Louisiana
https://asifcu.org
Position Summary
ASI Federal Credit Union, a Certified Development Financial Institution (CDFI) and Community Development Credit Union (CDCU), who serves a diverse low to moderate income field of membership is in search of a President/CEO. The ideal candidate should be strategic and innovative, with a proven track record of leadership. ASI FCU is seeking a leader that will understand and embrace its vision of the elimination of poverty in the communities we serve. This candidate should have a passion for the underserved and knowledge of Total Quality Management (TQM) and continuous process improvements. The incoming Executive will collaborate with the Board of Directors and the executive staff to ensure the credit union continues to remain financially sound and the strategic initiatives established by the credit union are achieved. The charismatic leader must possess strength in problem solving, human relations, coupled with effective verbal and written communication skills while continuing to promote the credit unions brand within the community. Candidates must have at least ten years of credit union management experience. Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Social Sciences or related field from an accredited educational institution is required, an MBA is highly desirable.
Company Profile
From humble beginnings on the grounds of Avondale Shipyards Inc., ASI was founded in 1961 to serve blue collar workers. Since then, ASI has grown to include more than 58,000 members and has had more than 1.2 billion dollars in total lending impact across Southeast Louisiana. Today, ASI offers twelve branch locations in four parishes. ASI’s mission is to strengthen the financial health of underserved communities through financial services and education and ASI’s vision is the elimination of poverty in all the communities they serve.
Community Profile
New Orleans is a magical place with a unique culture and way of life. Nicknamed the “Big Easy”, it is known for its’ round-the-clock nightlife, vibrant live music scene and spicy cuisine reflecting its’ history as a melting pot of culture, food, and music. New Orleans is the Festival Capital of the World celebrating multicultural heritage all year. Events include the Jazz& Heritage Festival, New Orleans Seafood Festival, and the largest festival, Mardi Gras, is like nowhere else in the world. From fine dining to casual local eats, the French Quarter is the best place to sample Creole and Cajun cuisine and truly has something for every taste. Enjoy tasty items like gumbo or a beignet and then take a stroll or carriage ride through Jackson Square as you enjoy street performers and local artistry. This picturesque square and dramatic garden, sitting in front of the iconic St. Louis Cathedral, offers a charming and intimate French Quarter view. The French Quarter is home to several historic houses and museums. For the sports enthusiast, New Orleans offers local football, basketball, and baseball teams and also plays host to the Sugar Bowl. There is always something to see and do in New Orleans. Be sure to enjoy the southern charm and see what the “Big Easy” is all about!
Compensation
An excellent competitive compensation package will be offered to the selected candidate.
You may recommend others for candidacy by contacting John Andrews, Executive Vice President at (800) 367-0433, extension 124 or john@dhilton.com.